Safe Tractor Operations CDE Florida

Most injuries to tractor operators are

preventable.

• True

• False

The safety features on modern tractors can

protect the operator from anything.

• True

• False

Shortcuts usually save very little time while

increasing danger to the operator.

• True

• False

A ROPS will prevent a tractor overturn.

• True

• False

How often should oil, fuel, and other fluid

levels be checked?

• Daily

• Weekly

• Yearly

• Once before start of season

Discomfort is:

• A normal part of work

  which keeps the operator alert and makes him work

  harder,

• Something that tires and distracts the

  operator and can make work less safe.

• Both

Extra riders on tractors are often injured in

what way?

• Whip lash

• Cuts from finder metal

• Fall off tractor and are run over;

At what level should warning lights be placed

on tractors and other equipment for operation on

public roads?

• As low as possible

• Motorist's eye level

• As high as possible

The majority of tractor-automobile collisions

occur:

• During wet weather,

• At night,

• On dry days in broad daylight.

The faster you are driving the less likely you

are to jackknife.

• True

• False